Asia

Fumio Kishida Will Be Japan's Next Prime Minister

5:52am September 29, 2021

The new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party will be the country's next prime minister. The current prime minister is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office in September.

Politics & Government

News Brief: Afghan Withdrawal Testimony, Japan's Next Leader, Proud Boys' Ambitions

5:30am September 29, 2021

Military officials return to Capitol Hill for more on the Afghan withdrawal. Fumio Kishida will be Japan's next prime minister. Despite arrests, the far-right Proud Boys haven't gone away.

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, pictured in June, is outlining her economic agenda. One goal is to increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Calls For The U.S. To Counter China's Economic Power

4:26pm September 28, 2021

by James Doubek

The Chinese government is blocking its airlines from buying Boeing airplanes, Raimondo said. She criticized Beijing for its trade barriers and is pushing for more investment in U.S. manufacturing.

The halted under-construction Evergrande Cultural Tourism City, a mixed-used residential, retail and entertainment development in Taicang in China's eastern Jiangsu province.

5 Lessons Evergrande Taught Us About The Chinese Economy

1:22pm September 28, 2021

Here's what a troubled property developer tells us about the Chinese economy.

A man sells Taliban flags imprinted with the Muslim creed in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 24.

World News

Women Are Barred From Attending Kabul University For Now, Says The School Chancellor

10:47am September 28, 2021

by Scott Neuman

Taliban-appointed Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat said in a tweet that female students will need to stay at home until a "real Islamic environment" is created. He did not provide a timeline or other details.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks to reporters about lifting of a state of emergency at his official residence in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 27. Suga announced Tuesday a lifting of the ongoing coronavirus state of emergency and less-stringent measure

World News

Japan To Lift All Coronavirus Emergency Steps Nationwide

7:54am September 28, 2021

by The Associated Press

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Tuesday that virus restrictions will be eased gradually.

People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept. 28. North Korea on Tuesday fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea, Seoul and Tokyo of

World News

North Korea Has Fired A Short-Range Missile Into The Sea In Its Latest Weapons Test

7:46am September 28, 2021

by The Associated Press

The move has raised questions about the sincerity of Pyongyang's recent offer for talks with South Korea.

In An Attempt To Sinify China, Authorities Are Removing Domes From Mosques

7:22am September 28, 2021

by Emily Feng

China wants to changes mosques to make them more Chinese. The mosque campaign has triggered a discussion on what being Chinese really means.

A Conundrum Years In The Making, China Is Struggling To Find Workers For Factories

6:09pm September 27, 2021

For decades, China exported better and cheaper stuff. But now China is experiencing a factory worker crunch that could lead to higher prices on exports. It's been a long time coming.

Ashraf Ghani speaks in a televised address on Aug. 14, a day before Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, fell to the Taliban.

World News

Hacked Facebook Account Of Ousted Afghan President Calls For Cooperation With Taliban

4:11pm September 27, 2021

by Scott Neuman

A Facebook page reportedly called on the international community to "extend a hand of friendship" to the Taliban. But Ashraf Ghani's verified Twitter page said the Facebook account had been hacked.